Hocking Hills State Park and Forest are located southwest of Lake Logan. Points of interest at Hocking are Old Man's Cave, Conkle's Hollow, Cedar Falls, Ash Cave and Rock House. The Hocking Hills Dining Lodge in the Old Man's Cave area is open from April 1 to November 30. A pool at the dining lodge is open to the public during the summer months. Cabins, camping areas and facilities for picnicking and hiking are also provided.
Zaleski State Forest and Lake Hope State Park are south on State Route 278 off U.S. 33. Cabins, camping areas and facilities for fishing, hiking, boating and picnicking are provided.
In Lancaster at 137 Main Street, is the Sherman House, the restored birthplace of General William T. Sherman and Senator John Sherman. The house is open to the public 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. except Monday, June to October. An admission fee is charged.
Climb aboard an old-time passenger train for a leisurely ride through the beautiful hills of the Hocking Valley. Two train rides depart weekends, rain or shine from Nelsonville. The depot is located at U.S. Route 33 and Hocking Parkway Drive. This service is available from Memorial Day through October, on Saturday and Sunday only.
Rockbridge State Nature Preserve, north on U.S. 33, contains one of the largest of Ohio's natural rock bridges. Conkle's Hollow State Nature Preserve, 10 miles south on State Route 374, is one of the most picturesque valleys in Hocking Hills. Sheer cliffs of Black Hand Sandstone rise nearly 200 feet above the valley floor. Numerous waterfalls, hemlocks, Canada yew and yellow birch are unique features of the preserve.